Chapter

21

Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

Pub, was known for his wealth and his relentless pursuit of beautiful women. He'd shower. them with lavish attention and gifts, making it nearly impossible

with a hefty breakup fee. He was

the other patrons eagerly anticipated

the seat next to Maeve with a charming smile. "Care

reputation, Fred was easy on the eyes-handsome, with a bright, sunny

Marve,

barely glanced

chuckled. "Well, I'm a bit hungry. How about joining me?

'100 thousand dollars for a dinner? This guy is pulling out all the stops to win her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a meal? What are you, a toddler?" She could tell he was hitting on her and wasn't in the

claser. "Maybe I wasn't clear-200 thousand dollars for one dinner. What do

million dollars,

thoroughly fed up, slammed her glass on the bar. "Even if it you. Feeling lonely? Go home

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immediately twisted with fury. "What the hell did you

shades paler. Everyone knew that if Ray and Jarrett were

how can I help you? Fred straightened up, his tone

his gaze cool.

Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules. Ray's words were clearly a message from Bytoп. T-I understand. III leave right away." Fred scrambled off, looking like a scalded

you just saying she had

His tone was cool and

swirled his

not buying it for a

hit on

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